Contract Compliance Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Contract Compliance Administrator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contract Compliance Administrator in the United States is $56,673 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Contract Compliance Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,960
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,267 to $63,105
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,346
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Contract Compliance Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,105 $5,259 $1,214 $30
Average $56,673 $4,723 $1,090 $27
25th Percentile $51,267 $4,272 $986 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Contract Compliance Administrator Salaries

A Contract Compliance Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Contract Compliance Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contract Compliance Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,048
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,625
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,668
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,792
  • Expert (over 8 years): $173,673
Levels Salary
Contract ... Level Contract Compliance Administrator$57,048
Contracts... Level Contract Compliance Administrator$92,625
Contracts... Level Contract Compliance Administrator$113,668
Contracts... Level Contract Compliance Administrator$129,792
Contracts... Level Contract Compliance Administrator$173,673
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$92,625 < 2 yrs
$113,668 2-4 yrs
$129,792 5-8 yrs
$173,673 > 8 yrs
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How Do Contract Compliance Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Contract Compliance Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,748.
  • California: $62,510.
  • Massachusetts: $61,677.

Top Paying Cities for Contract Compliance Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $71,481
  • San Francisco: $70,779
  • Oakland: $69,209

What Skills Can Increase a Contract Compliance Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.77% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Contract Review (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Evaluating, interpreting, and improving the terms used in contractual agreements.
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Analysis 8.77%
Microsoft Office 2.27%
Contract Review 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Contract Compliance Administrator's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $69,141
22%
Negotiating
 $65,740
16%
Leadership
 $65,174
15%
Business Administration
 $62,907
11%
Insight
 $62,340
10%
Contract Management
 $62,340
10%
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How Education impacts a Contract Compliance Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Contract Compliance Administrators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Contract Compliance Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,624 and $61,011).

Contract Compliance Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Contract Compliance Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.8%
High School 25.8%
Associates 19.6%
Bachelors 47.4%
Masters 4.1%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Contract Compliance Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contract Compliance Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$51,267
Average $56,673/year
$63,105
$4,272
Average $4,723/month
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$986
Average $1,090/week
$1,214
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Average $27/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $63,105 $5,259 $1,214 $30
Average $56,673 $4,723 $1,090 $27
25th Percentile $51,267 $4,272 $986 $25

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Salary Trends for Contract Compliance Administrator

Salaries for a Contract Compliance Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,983 in 2023 to around $51,084 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Contract Compliance Administrator salary trends, .

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